SaveByRichter35 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 https://nypost.com/2019/02/07/overhauling-the-draft-process-would-solve-nhls-tanking-issue/ Quote The issue of tanking has become one of the most compelling subjects in sports. While it may have originated decades ago, it feels as if it’s more prevalent now than ever. It’s a polarizing philosophy that engulfs organizations, media coverage and fan bases. That prompted The Post to explore this fascinating subject. In this ongoing series, we’ll examine how and why tanking became so prominent, reveal how fans view the strategy and propose our solutions to fix it. Being it is a NY newspaper and a Rangers beat writer it is kind of centered around the Rangers current situation. However, it is an interesting read nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 This current system was already an overhaul of the old system that allowed teams to contend for Eric Lindros. Remember that gong show? Nordiques tanked like a boss and only won 12 games all year. Twelve of 80 games played. I don't recall how the rules played out for the draft with the new SJ Sharks entering and getting the first pick. I know they had the first pick (with the Nords getting the 2nd) for the rest of the rounds. The NHL went to a lottery shortly after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowngoalie Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 The bottom 4-6 teams should play for the first overall pick in a mini tournament at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 hour ago, motowngoalie said: The bottom 4-6 teams should play for the first overall pick in a mini tournament at the end of the season. Play to win? Or play to lose? I'd dig a tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 hours ago, motowngoalie said: The bottom 4-6 teams should play for the first overall pick in a mini tournament at the end of the season. if i could like this twice i would this is genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowngoalie Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 hours ago, MTH said: Play to win? Or play to lose? I'd dig a tournament. Play to win. Winner of the tourny gets 1st overall, 2nd place gets 2nd, etc. That way bottom feeders have something to play for at the end of the year. Similar to relegation in other leagues/sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowngoalie Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 58 minutes ago, Max27 said: if i could like this twice i would this is genius Haha, thanks. Not my idea though. I'm a Wings fan and there's a lot of "tank" talk on Wings-related blogs due to the teams current situation. This was one idea that was floated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, motowngoalie said: Haha, thanks. Not my idea though. I'm a Wings fan and there's a lot of "tank" talk on Wings-related blogs due to the teams current situation. This was one idea that was floated. ah nice nice. that would be so sick to have that implemented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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